Surveyor at KPFF Consulting Engineers in Sacramento, California

Job Description:

About KPFF

KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering/land surveying firm. We're driven by a commitment to our core values of Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion; defining our professional practice, how we are organized, and our commitment to our clients and employees. For more than 60 years, KPFF has provided creative, practical solutions for projects of all kinds, scales, and industries. We approach every design/survey challenge to fulfill our passion for solving problems, delivering excellence, and enabling the growth and creativity of our people, partners, and profession.

KPFF is a growing company with 1,300 employees in 25 offices located nationwide. Our decentralized approach empowers each office to proactively pursue clients and projects that align with their unique strengths and contribute to their overall success. This organizational structure not only offers engineers and surveyors abundant flexibility but also opens a world of opportunities to foster professional growth and development. Our associate Land Surveyors can create the department they envision. Clients, number of personnel, equipment, and types of surveys that they want to pursue are just a few of the decisions that they will make.

KPFF Sacramento

The KPFF Sacramento office is located in Roseville, just 18 miles from Downtown Sacramento. Roseville's affordability, parks, and school systems make it a highly desirable place to live and helped land it in the top 50 U.S. cities to live and retire in. Roseville neighborhoods range from historic to new construction homes and there are more than 80 parks and recreation facilities throughout the city.

Job Overview

KPFF Sacramento has an opportunity for an experienced Land Surveyor with a strong focus on land development to train to become the department head. As a Land Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in supervising/conducting surveys and providing precise data for the planning, design, and development of various land development projects. We are looking for a self-motivated individual that is ready to take the next step in running their own survey department.

Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and as a Land Surveyor, you will closely work with our skilled engineering teams, project managers, and clients to gather essential information for successful site development. You will also play a key role in analyzing survey data, performing complex calculations, and creating comprehensive reports, offering valuable insights that shape the direction of our projects. As well as business/client development.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise / conduct detailed land surveys using advanced instruments for accurate mapping
• Supervise preparation of plats, legal descriptions, and topographic maps adhering to industry standards
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather essential data for site development projects
• Supervise / perform construction staking and layout surveys for project development
• Analyze survey data and create comprehensive reports
• Lead and oversee surveying team members
• Obtain necessary permits and approvals from local authorities
• Stay updated on emerging surveying technologies and best practices
• Analyze survey markets looking for new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) certification
• At least ten years of survey experience in land and site development projects
• Strong knowledge of land surveying techniques and practices
• Proficiency in operating advanced surveying instruments and software
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and standards
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or ability to obtain within six months
• Project management skills
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D

Benefits

We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits. Our Benefits include:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
• Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from)
• Dental insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with employer contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• KPFF Paid Family Leave
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty)

In addition, KPFF provides a bonus program for employees based on the profitability of their Reporting Center and the contributions of the employee to its success. .

KPFF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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